Ideal Lithium dosing?

Posted by Bob on April 18, 2005, at 16:38:02

I have been prescribed Eskalith CR 450mg per day, and I was wondering what the better way to take it would be: the whole 450mg tablet at bedtime, or 225mg at night, and 225mg in in the morning or middle of the day? It seems to me that the first scenario would be the best for keeping drowsiness at bay, but the latter split dose would keep the blood levels more constant.
Any thoughts?

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